The Russian government has submitted a bill to parliament to annul a 1956 agreement on fishing rights between the Soviet Union and Britain. The agreement granted British fishing vessels the right to operate in certain areas of the Barents Sea in Russia’s North. Russia wants to annul the agreement in retaliation for Britain’s decision to end most-favored trading status for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Britain's National Federation of Fishing Organizations said the decision would not affect the industry as British fishermen have not been operating in the region lately. To read the full story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, please click here.
Russia Seeks To Rip Up 1956 Agreement With Britain On Fishing Rights
Russia's Barents Sea (file photo)